2020 schedules - D-II/NAIA vs. FCS teams

[aceinthehole]

Maybe I missed it here, but in late May the NCAA reduced the number of games D-II programs can schedule in 2020-21. D-II football programs can only play 10 games, down from 11.
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article242854246.html

Just wondering how many FCS teams had D-II opponents scheduled this year and if any of them had been cancelled.

In trying to find a replacement game for CCSU-Valpo scheduled for Sep. 19, I noticed that on that date Dartmouth is scheduled to host D-II New Haven.
https://newhavenchargers.com/sports/football/schedule

Since UNH now has to drop a game from their schedule, it makes sense that CCSU and Dartmouth should be able to meet on Sep. 19.

I also read that NAIA schools have also reduced their schedule (down to 9 games) and that will have impacts on some FCS teams, scudding Kennesaw State and others.
https://www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sidelines-with-john-clay/article243312371.html

[aceinthehole]

Kennesaw State may be in the need of a replacement game to open its 2020 schedule.


Point Univeristy, which was to be the Owls home opener at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on Sept. 5, will not be allowed to play that game.


The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Council of Presidents released new guidelines for allowing their collegiate institutions to begin preparations for the fall sports schedule this week. One of the decisions was to reduce the number of games its football programs could play from 11 to nine because of concerns over the coronavirus. Practice for the fall programs can not begin prior to Aug. 15, and the football schedule can not kick off until Sept. 12.

Kennesaw State representatives said they are aware of the NAIA's decision and are considering their options. What those options are right now are uncertain.


In addition to the NAIA shortening its football seasons, the NCAA has already announced its Divison II schools will see their seasons reduced from 11 to 10 games.

Four other FCS teams are scheduled to play either NAIA or Division II programs on Sept. 5. If those games are lost, the Owls might be able to find a willing opponent from either Lamar, who is scheduled to play Mississippi College, Stetson (Ave Maria), North Carolina A&T (Shaw) or East Tennessee State (Mars Hill).


North Carolina A&T would be a playoff-quality matchup as the Aggies are coming off a 9-3 season and finished at No. 20 in the final STATS FCS poll. They will also become a member of the Big South Conference beginning with the 2021 season.


Kennesaw State also has a history with East Tennessee State. The Owls played their inaugural game against the Buccaneers in Johnson City in 2015 and won 56-16. They also hosted ETSU in the home opener the following season and fell 20-17 in double-overtime. The Buccaneers are coming off a 3-9 season in 2019.


Last season, KSU also had the unfortunate need to find a replacement game. Duquesne was originally scheduled to come to Kennesaw, but it backed out of the game. After not being able to find an FCS program to fill the void, KSU turned to Reinhardt, an NAIA program, from Cherokee County.


If the Owls lose the game and can't replace it, their season opener would be on the road at Kent State on Sept. 12. The home opener would be the following week. It would start a three-game stretch where KSU would host Alabama State, Tarleton State, a top-10 team in Division II last season which is making its FCS debut in 2020, and Samford.



https://www.mdjonline.com/cobb_football_friday/kennesaw-state-football-home-opener-set-to-change/article_b9bfa1d0-a82f-11ea-b7e0-df093ff7de68.html

[WestCoastAggie]

Wow...

[citdog]

Maybe don't schedule NAIA teams....

[HootyHoo]

Any takers for scheduling KSU? Citadel? Mercer?

[citdog]

Any takers for scheduling KSU? Citadel? Mercer?

The Citadel actually plays an all DI schedule. Your commuter school should look into that.

[Baron Sardonicus]

Any takers for scheduling KSU? Citadel? Mercer?

If you've got the money, Drake's got an open date September 5th.

[HootyHoo]

[QUOTE=citdog;2887757]The Citadel actually plays an all DI schedule. Your commuter school should look into tha

But then the SOCON wouldn't have an excuse when we beat you in the playoffs.

[citdog]

[QUOTE=citdog;2887757]The Citadel actually plays an all DI schedule. Your commuter school should look into tha

But then the SOCON wouldn't have an excuse when we beat you in the playoffs.

You play two good teams in the regular season each year. That's one hell of a grind.

[HootyHoo]

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You play two good teams in the regular season each year. That's one hell of a grind.

It must really sting that KSU has more than double the Playoff victories of the Citadel. The Owls have 5 wins in 5 years of Football. Let's see, the Citadel has been playing Football since 1936, the Playoffs started in '78, and have...two postseason victories. How is it possible that Kennesaw State has played in more playoff games than the Bulldogs already? It truly boggles the mind.

[PaladinFan]

Bye week may be tougher than Point.

[citdog]

Bye week may be tougher than Point.

You tell us. Point was on the furple schedule in 2019.

[citdog]

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It must really sting that KSU has more than double the Playoff victories of the Citadel. The Owls have 5 wins in 5 years of Football. Let's see, the Citadel has been playing Football since 1936, the Playoffs started in '78, and have...two postseason victories. How is it possible that Kennesaw State has played in more playoff games than the Bulldogs already? It truly boggles the mind.

Sting how? If we played in the little South we would have plenty more. We also began playing football a long time before 1936.

[cx500d]

Is Point the local Socon whore school that everybody passes around?

[ElCid]

Is Point the local Socon whore school that everybody passes around?

Not really. We have quite the harem of whores to fill out schedule if need be. Point isn't a regular. We haven't had too many lately. But it really isn't too different than when FBS schedule FCS. A little different, but schedules need to be filled.

[Schism55]

Pretty sure Montana has a D2 on the docket this season....